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OpinionOpinion: CEOs are only human – and that's a good thing
Business leaders need to act human for the sake of ‘brand business’ – though it obviously depends on the human in question
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sainsbury’s-Asda merger’s property problem
Sainsbury’s proposed merger with Asda is almost certain to come under scrutiny from the competition watchdog amid concerns over how it could restrict consumer choice.
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OpinionOpinion: Baldock takes bull by horns at Dixons Carphone
Dixons Carphone’s top team has transformed beyond recognition as a mass exodus has paved the way for a fresh start at the retailer.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Sainsbury's-Asda vs Amazon
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how Amazon and Morrisons may respond to the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda
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OpinionClive Black: Sainsbury’s-Asda is big challenge for CMA
Boom! When Poundland decided to acquire 99p Stores, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) took it to a Phase 2 investigation.
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OpinionOpinion: Will a united Sainsbury's and Asda 'live better'?
‘Save money. Live better.’ It’s the slogan Asda has adopted from its US parent Walmart over the past few years.
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OpinionSainsbury’s-Asda: Merger relies on people and culture
Sainsbury’s proposed merger with Walmart-owned Asda is full of big numbers – and big numbers when it comes to sales and profits are the objective.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is retail in danger of being monopolised?
With Sainsbury’s and Asda in advanced talks to form a £10bn grocery supergroup, Retail Week asks is retail in danger of being monopolised?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Sainsbury’s and Asda are joining forces
Retail’s potential new dream team made its debut in the City today, lifting the lid on the rationale behind the proposed Sainsbury’s-Asda mega merger.
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AnalysisSainsbury's-Asda merger: The £10bn questions
Sainsbury’s and Asda sent shockwaves through the industry today when it emerged the supermarket giants were in “advanced talks” over a £10bn mega-merger.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury's boss Coupe faces toughest test yet
There’s an argument that Sainsbury’s hasn’t received the credit it deserves for being UK grocery’s ‘Mr Reliable’ over the past five years.
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers should fear a more direct approach
With more consumer packaged goods companies now going direct to consumer, what does this mean for retailers?
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AnalysisAnalysis: How digital is central to JD’s growth plan
JD Sports has hit the acquisition trail hard recently, but key to the success of its spending spree will be digitally integrating its businesses into a global network.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Bucher's blueprint revive Debenhams?
Debenhams today reported that first-half profits had gone into tailspin – in fact, every significant number in its update was down rather than up.
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OpinionOpinion: Boohoo's fashion prowess will spell success
Manchester etail phenomenon Boohoo will report its final results next week and is expected to reveal soaring sales and profits.
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OpinionOpinion: Has your business got enough fuel in the tank?
Just as a car requires its fuel, cash and funding represent the lifeblood of a retailer’s engine; run out and you’ll come to a grinding halt.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Asos' rising capex will pay dividends
Asos has revealed another set of strong results and chief executive Nick Beighton was on bullish form.
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OpinionClive Black: Tesco's Chas and Dave hit the right note
Tesco’s results represented another year of good, solid, sound, detailed progress by the business.
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OpinionOpinion: Challenge facing Mothercare's new, new boss
Mothercare, it is understood, is the latest retailer to be considering a CVA and could shut about a third of its 143 shops if it proceeds.
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OpinionConviviality – the dangers of glass-half-full attitudes
Success in retail often turns on a sixpence and, in attempting to pull off that difficult manoeuvre, drinks specialist Conviviality careered spectacularly off course.